NBA Finals

Indiana Pacers even up series with 97-93 win over Miami Heat

2013-05-24 21:45:00

MIAMI — LeBron James gave it everything. And still more was required. This time, he wound up as something less than hero for the Miami Heat, with a pair of critical late turnovers. These Indiana Pacers aren't going anywhere, especially with...

NBA to debut 'Forever Kobe' spot Friday night

2013-05-24 15:17:00

Kobe Bryant is the focus of the NBA's latest "Forever Is Big" spot. The image of Bryant's leaping dunk over Todd MacCulloch in the 2002 NBA Finals, wearing his former No. 8 jersey, is shown in street art, party decorations, a video game and even...

Finding a great coach won't be easy

2013-05-22 21:18:00

The Clippers have begun their search for a new coach to replace Vinny Del Negro, with the hope that they can find someone who is capable of molding the team into a championship contender. But it will not be an easy task to find someone of that stature....

Miami Heat vs. Indiana Pacers: Who will advance to NBA Finals?

2013-05-21 10:37:00

Writers from around Tribune Co. predict the winner of the Eastern Conference finals between the Miami Heat and Indiana Pacers. Feel free to join the conversation by leaving a comment of your own. Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times Congratulations, Frank...

Byron Scott is one choice for Clippers' new coach

2013-05-22 16:32:00

As the Clippers ponder whether to hire Byron Scott to replace Vinny Del Negro as the team’s coach, L.A. will have plenty of information to help with the decision. Scott has coached for 13 years in the NBA, and he has been fired three times, the...

Spurs, up 2-0 against Memphis, know series is still up for grabs

2013-05-22 20:52:00

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Grizzlies stop Kevin Durant, Thunder

2013-05-15 21:50:00

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'Eleven Rings:' Phil Jackson savors beating the Celtics in 2010

2013-05-16 10:02:00

Phil Jackson won 11 titles as an NBA coach, but the Lakers' victory in seven games over the Boston Celtics in 2010 stands out as his favorite. "For me, this was the most gratifying victory of my career," writes Jackson in his upcoming book, "Eleven...

Lakers season wrap: Coach Mike D'Antoni worthy of blame or credit?

2013-05-12 13:40:00

In a year defined by injury, Coach Mike D'Antoni became a lightning rod for criticism, despite leading the Lakers (45-37) team to a 28-12, seventh-place finish. In the closing moments of the Lakers' sweep by the San Antonio Spurs, the familiar chant...

Lakers' Week 26 in review

2013-05-01 06:00:00

The Lakers hit a playoff dead end in Week 26, trying to beat the San Antonio Spurs with a decimated skeleton crew. TNT and NBA TV analysts Steve Kerr, Kenny Smith and Dennis Scott all agreed that the Lakers had no real chance against San Antonio....

Mike D'Antoni takes chants, still hopes to turn them to cheers

2013-04-28 00:00:00

It is the chant that has defined the season, yet somehow has not defined the man. The most amazing thing about the derisive jeer that has rained upon Mike D'Antoni's slumped shoulders for the last six months is that not once has he jeered back. "We want...

Mike Brown, Cleveland Cavaliers negotiating a reunion

2013-04-23 15:35:00

Former Lakers coach Mike Brown is expected to be the next coach of the Cleveland Cavaliers, according to multiple reports. Brown took over for Phil Jackson in 2011, managing the Lakers through the lockout-shortened season. After starting the 2012-13...

Photo dated June 13, 2003 shows then New Jersey Nets player Jason Collins reacting to a foul call during game 5 of the NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

2013-04-29 00:00:00

Michael Jordan #23 of the Chicago Bulls rests during Game Five of the 1997 NBA Finals played against the Utah Jazz on June 11, 1997 at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. The Chicago Bulls defeated the Utah Jazz 90-88.

2013-04-18 09:58:12

Obviously, the list of impressive feats turned in by this record, 72-win juggernaut is too long to mention here. So we'll settle for reminding you that Michael Jordan and Co.

2013-02-19 18:02:00